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GirlPronounced Classical Greek /hes.tí.aː/; English /ˈhɛs.ti.ə/

Hestia

A name meaning "hearth, fireside".

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Hestia is a girl name meaning "hearth, fireside".

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /hes.tí.aː/; English /ˈhɛs.ti.ə/.

GenderGirl
Meaninghearth, fireside
PronunciationClassical Greek /hes.tí.aː/; English /ˈhɛs.ti.ə/

Meaning and history

This name is derived from Greek ἑστία (hestia) meaning "hearth, fireside". In Greek mythology Hestia was the goddess of the hearth and domestic activity.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Ἑστία